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Malaysia eases travel curbs as Covid outbreak slows

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia eased domestic and international travel curbs on Sunday for those fully vaccinated against ...

Published 10 Oct, 2021 06:04pm

World

Malaysia approves use of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine as booster shot

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has granted conditional approval for the COVID-19 vaccine made by Pfizer and BioNTech to be...

Published 08 Oct, 2021 11:19am

Markets

Nigeria looks to revive ailing palm oil sector

OKOMU: Standing beside the piles of dark red palm fruits ready for crushing for their essence, Nigerian farmer Micah...

Published 03 Oct, 2021 01:08pm

World

Malaysia's Najib may seek re-election to parliament despite conviction

KUALA LUMPUR: Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has not ruled out seeking re-election to parliament within...

Published 19 Sep, 2021 11:34am

World

Malaysia's new PM invites opposition to join COVID-19 effort

Offer comes amid years of political instability
New PM has slim parliament majority
King has said PM should face confidence vote

Published 22 Aug, 2021 04:15pm

World

Malaysia's new prime minister brings graft-tainted party back to power

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's king appointed Ismail Sabri Yaakob as the prime minister on Friday, returning the job to a...

Published 21 Aug, 2021 04:21am

World

Malaysia PM set to quit with no clear successor in line

There is no clear successor for Muhyiddin, who will be the shortest-serving premier in Malaysian history, but an election looks unlikely as the country faces its worst Covid-19 wave yet and an economic downturn

Published 16 Aug, 2021 09:31am

World

Malaysia's opposition, key ally reject PM's offer for bipartisan support

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's opposition parties and a key ally have rejected a plea for support from embattled Prime...

Published 15 Aug, 2021 04:47am

Markets

Asian currencies weaken amid Fed taper talk

Taiwan shares slid even as the island's exports rose for a 13th straight month in July and set a new record amid sustained strong demand for tech products to support remote working

Published 10 Aug, 2021 10:42am

World

Malaysia to ease Covid restrictions for fully vaccinated in eight states

Some 8.25 million people -- a quarter of the country's 33 million -- have gotten double doses, as 23.6 million jabs have been given so far

Updated 08 Aug, 2021 07:00pm

World

Japan to ship millions more COVID-19 vaccines to Taiwan, Asian neighbours this week

Japan will send about 1.1 million more doses to Taiwan on Thursday, Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi told reporters at a regular press conference

Published 06 Jul, 2021 10:43am

World

Malaysia says delivery of Thai-made AstraZeneca vaccines delayed

The first shipment of 610,000 doses from Thailand is scheduled for this month, followed by 410,000 doses in July and 1.2 million doses.

Published 09 Jun, 2021 12:39pm

World

China says military flight off Malaysia was 'routine training'

China has laid claim to nearly all of the South China Sea and has built numerous military outposts on small islands and atolls, angering other countries with competing claims to the waters.

Published 02 Jun, 2021 12:28pm

World

Malaysia imposes lockdown as Southeast Asia battles virus surge

Travel between most parts of the country had already been banned for months.

Published 01 Jun, 2021 10:40am

World

Malaysia probes metro crash that injured over 200

Most suffered minor injuries but 64 were taken to hospital and six were in critical condition Tuesday, authorities said.

Published 25 May, 2021 04:39pm

World

Malaysia logs record virus cases, warns situation 'dire'

Wednesday's number of cases beat the previous record of 5,728 set on January 30.

Published 19 May, 2021 04:44pm

Markets

Indonesia leads Asian shares lower on virus woes

The Thai cabinet approved a further 700 billion baht ($22.26 billion) of borrowing on Tuesday to support the government's COVID-19 response.

Published 19 May, 2021 12:33pm

Pakistan

Imran, Mahathir discuss Israeli aggression

ISALAMABD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has received telephone call from Dr Mahathir Mohamad. According to Prime...

Published 17 May, 2021 06:14am

World

US returns $452m in 1MDB funds to Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: The United States has returned $452 million to Malaysia related to the scandal-hit sovereign wealth...

Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am

World

Malaysia tightens virus curbs ahead of Eid holiday

Schools and universities will be closed, except for those sitting for international exams, though childcare centres and kindergartens will be allowed to open.

Published 10 May, 2021 06:31pm

World

Malaysia bans flights from Pakistan, Bangladesh

Malaysia has banned flights from Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Nepal.
People from these countries will not be allowed to enter Malaysia from May 8.

Published 07 May, 2021 12:08pm

Markets

Asian markets mixed; Indonesia c.bank meeting eyed

Elsewhere, the Taiwanese dollar strengthened and equities rose after the island nation's central bank said it may hike its annual growth forecast.

Published 19 Apr, 2021 11:45am

Markets

Palm oil hits near 2-week high on signs of higher exports, lower output

Palm extended gains for a third straight day to its highest since March 25.

Published 07 Apr, 2021 11:17am

World

Malaysia pays Singapore $76mn over rail cancellation

Malaysia paid Sg$102.8 million (US$76.3 million) to Singapore to reimburse costs incurred for the project, both governments said in a joint statement.

Published 29 Mar, 2021 04:53pm

Business & Finance

Malaysia's Feb exports jump 17.6% y/y, beat forecast

The median forecast among nine economists surveyed by Reuters was for an 8.8% growth in February. In January, exports had risen 6.6%.

Published 29 Mar, 2021 11:55am

Business & Finance

Remittance service: Bank Alfalah partners with NS Cashpoint

KARACHI: Bank Alfalah has entered into a partnership with NS Cashpoint to better serve the Pakistan remittance...

Published 18 Mar, 2021 03:56am

Markets

Better exports outlook keeps palm steady amid higher output forecasts

Palm oil is affected by price movements in related oils as they compete for a share in the global vegetable oils market.

Published 17 Mar, 2021 12:36pm

Markets

Malaysia investment slump shows need for structural reforms: World Bank

Firas Raad, World Bank country manager for Malaysia, said reforms would revitalise Malaysia's investment credentials and boost growth.

Published 16 Mar, 2021 12:40pm

Markets

Malaysian palm oil producer FGV jumps near 25% after surviving Felda's bid

The plantation giant listed on the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange in 2012, as an investor favourite at an offer price of 4.55 ringgit ($1.13) per share in what was hailed as the world's second largest IPO after Facebook.

Published 16 Mar, 2021 11:50am

Markets

Malaysia in talks with Saudi Arabia to raise palm oil trade to 500,000 tonnes

Malaysia is the world's second-largest palm producer and exporter after Indonesia.

Published 10 Mar, 2021 11:44am

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Pak. P.V.C. / Oct 15 Pakistan PVC Limited(PPVC)	5.31 ▲ 1.00 (23.20%)
Universal Ins. / Oct 15 The Universal Insurance Company Limited(UVIC)	5.88 ▲ 0.89 (17.84%)
Jubilee Sp. / Oct 15 Jubille Spinning & Weaving Mills Limited(JUBS)	6.88 ▲ 0.90 (15.05%)
First Punjab Mod. / Oct 15 First Punjab Modaraba(FPJM)	2.89 ▲ 0.34 (13.33%)
First IBL Mod. / Oct 15 First IBL Modaraba(FIBLM)	8.55 ▲ 0.93 (12.20%)
Shaheen Ins. / Oct 15 Shaheen Insurance Company Limited(SHNI)	3.89 ▲ 0.39 (11.14%)
Samba Bank / Oct 15 Samba Bank Limited(SBL)	10.52 ▲ 1.00 (10.50%)
First AL-Noor Mod. / Oct 15 First Al-Noor Modaraba(FANM)	3.50 ▲ 0.30 (9.37%)
Pak Gen. Ins. / Oct 15 The Pakistan General Insurance Co. Ltd.(PKGI)	4.95 ▲ 0.38 (8.32%)
First Elite Cap. Mod. / Oct 15 First Elite Capital Modaraba(FECM)	3.78 ▲ 0.28 (8.00%)

Stock	Price
Hi-Tech Lubricants / Oct 15 Hi-Tech Lubricants Limited(HTL)	52.92 ▲ -8.16 (-13.36%)
Sana Ind. / Oct 15 Sana Industries Limited(SNAI)	51.64 ▲ -7.86 (-13.21%)
Orix Moda. / Oct 15 Orix Modaraba(ORIXM)	16.36 ▲ -2.22 (-11.95%)
Javedan Corp. / Oct 15 Javedan Corporation Limited(JVDC)	48.19 ▲ -5.60 (-10.41%)
Orient Rental Mod / Oct 15 Orient Rental Modaraba(ORM)	7.06 ▲ -0.80 (-10.18%)
Dewan Sugar / Oct 15 Dewan Sugar Mills Limited(DWSM)	3.61 ▲ -0.35 (-8.84%)
Premier Ins. / Oct 15 Premier Insurance Limited(PINL)	5.36 ▲ -0.52 (-8.84%)
Pak Datacom Ltd / Oct 15 Pak Datacom Limited(PAKD)	59.64 ▲ -4.99 (-7.72%)
Nishat Power / Oct 15 Nishat Power Limited(NPL)	18.00 ▲ -1.49 (-7.64%)
Buxly / Oct 15 Buxly Paints Limited(BUXL)	107.94 ▲ -8.75 (-7.50%)

Stock	Volume
Service Fab. / Oct 15 Service Fabrics Limited(SERF)	34,242,000 ▼ 0.00
Unity Foods / Oct 15 Unity Foods Limited(UNITY)	26,442,759 ▼ 0.00
Worldcall / Oct 15 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	25,277,000 ▼ 0.00
Treet Corp. / Oct 15 Treet Corporation Limited(TREET)	19,614,500 ▼ 0.00
Byco Petroleum / Oct 15 Byco Petroleum Pakistan Limited(BYCO)	16,164,500 ▼ 0.00
Telecard Ltd. / Oct 15 Telecard Limited(TELE)	11,538,500 ▼ 0.00
Hum Network / Oct 15 Hum Network Limited(HUMNL)	11,008,500 ▼ 0.00
Azgard Nine / Oct 15 Azgard Nine Limited(ANL)	9,249,000 ▼ 0.00
Lotte Chemical / Oct 15 Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited(LOTCHEM)	8,722,500 ▼ 0.00
Ghani Global Hold. / Oct 15 Ghani Global Holdings Limited(GGL)	7,219,000 ▼ 0.00

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Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Oct 14	171.25
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Oct 14	171.15
USD to Japanese Yen / Oct 14	113.83
USD to Swiss Franc / Oct 14	0.92
Pound Sterling to USD / Oct 14	1.37
Euro to USD / Oct 14	1.16
UK LIBOR % / Oct 14	0.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Oct 14	4438.26
India Sensex / Oct 14	61305.95
Tokyo Nikkei / Oct 14	28550.93
Nasdaq / Oct 14	14823.43
Hang Seng / Oct 14	24962.59
FTSE 100 / Oct 14	7207.71
Dow Jones / Oct 14	34912.56
Germany DAX 30 / Oct 14	15462.72
France CAC40 / Oct 14	6685.21

Item	Value
Crude Oil / Oct 14	81.72
Karachi Cotton Assoc. / Oct 14	14580.00
Gold 10 Grams / Oct 14	98600.00
Gold Spot / Oct 14	1795.61
Cotton / Oct 14	107.10

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